It’s official: you can now play Xbox games on compatible consoles Amazon Fire TV devices. Announced via Xbox Wire In June 2024, players with a Xbox Game Pass Ultimate Subscription (which just got an “inevitable” price increase) and a Fire TV Stick 4K can connect a wireless controller and access the Xbox Cloud Gaming library, which includes games like Palworld And Forza Horizon 5.
Which Fire TV devices are compatible?
Unfortunately, only some Fire TV devices support Xbox Cloud Gaming. So before you invest in a new Fire TV Stick to get the Xbox app functionality, make sure it’s one of the eligible devices below. It’s also worth checking your TV model, as the Xbox app is already available on some Samsung TVs.
Eligible devices
Ineligible devices
- Fire TV Lite Stick
- Fire TV Cube 3rd Generation
- Fire TV Stick 3rd Generation (2021)
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How to Start Playing Xbox Games on a Fire TV Stick
Once you have your compatible Amazon Fire TV device, you can begin setting up the Xbox app. Before we move on to the instructions, it’s important to note that you’ll need to have a Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscription to play Xbox games on your Fire TV Stick. (At the time of writing, Fortnite is the only exception to this rule.) It’s also important to note that since you’ll be streaming the game, the quality of your internet connection will affect the experience, with a poor connection impacting visual quality and potentially creating input lag.
Here’s how to start playing Xbox games on your Fire TV Stick:
- Install the Xbox app via the Fire TV app store
- Sign in with your Microsoft account
- Pair a wireless bluetooth controller to the TV via the “Controllers & Bluetooth” submenu in Fire TV Settings. Compatible controllers include the Xbox Wireless Controller, Xbox Adaptive Controller, PlayStation DualSense Wireless Controller, or DualShock 4 controller.
What games can be played?
Xbox Game Pass Ultimate offers hundreds of games in its diverse catalog, ranging from titanic adventure games like Star field And The Saga of Senua: Hellblade 2 to indie darlings like Little cat, big city. If you were a fan of the Fallout TV seriesYou can also get acquainted with the wider story through the games in the series, including Fallout 76 And Fallout 4available to play. Just keep in mind that streaming performance may vary depending on the quality of your internet connection.
Sarah Thwaites is a freelance tech writer at IGN, with articles at GameInformer, TrustedReviews, NME and more.
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